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Brokopondo Dam

dam, Suriname
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The Brokopondo Dam is a significant hydroelectric power facility located on the Suriname River in central Suriname. This dam impounds the W.J. van Blommestein Lake, which covers approximately 1,550 square kilometers.12

The primary purpose of the Brokopondo Dam is to generate hydroelectric power. This electricity is crucial for the local bauxite industry, specifically for refining alumina, a key component in aluminum production. The town of Brokopondo itself benefits from this power and is a center for aluminum production. Suriname's economy heavily relies on mineral resources like bauxite, oil, and gold.12

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